Clearinghouse Management
The FMCSA Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse can be confusing, and many carriers struggle to understand how to stay compliant with its requirements. That’s where FMCSAPRO comes in—to simplify the process and ensure your business meets all regulations seamlessly. The Clearinghouse is a secure online database designed to provide real-time information about drug and alcohol program violations committed by CDL and CLP holders. It allows employers, FMCSA, State Driver Licensing Agencies (SDLAs), and law enforcement personnel to access critical data to enhance safety and accountability.
Established under an act of Congress, the Clearinghouse helps employers identify drivers who may have violated drug and alcohol policies while working for one company and failed to disclose the violation to another employer, as required. FMCSAPRO is here to guide you through these complexities, keeping your operations compliant and hassle-free.
Improving Highway Safety
The Clearinghouse equips FMCSA, SDLAs, and employers with the essential tools to identify drivers prohibited from operating a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) due to violations of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol program. It also ensures that these drivers complete the necessary evaluation and treatment before being allowed to operate a CMV on public roads.
The First Clearinghouse Rule
The initial Clearinghouse final rule mandates that FMCSA-regulated employers, medical review officers (MROs), substance abuse professionals (SAPs), and consortia/third-party administrators (C/TPAs) report any violations of drug and alcohol regulations, as outlined in 49 Code of Federal Regulations Parts 40 and 382, involving current or prospective employees.
Additionally, the rule requires the following:
1. Employers are required to query the Clearinghouse for current and prospective employees’ drug and alcohol violations before permitting those employees to operate a CMV on public roads.
2. Employers are required to annually query the Clearinghouse for each driver they currently employ.